Parent Magazine Volusia December 2019 | Page 20

14. Roll up a Sleeve. Save a Life. Donate blood with
teens who are eligible to participate. Make it an annual
tradition.
15. Spread Seeds. Make a feeder for winter birds and
keep it full of birdseed you buy in bulk until spring
arrives.
16. Turn the Page. Go through your shelves and remove
books you no longer love. Donate them to your local
library or resale shop.
17. Get Crafty. Come up with a fun, simple craft or
recipe project so each child can make gifts for friends
one weekend. Pinterest is always a good place to look.
18. Sweets for the Sweet. Write thank you notes to
teachers and instructors and include a gift card for
something tasty.
19. Shop Win-Win-Win. Buy some of your holiday gifts
from a shop or organization that supports others.
Sustainable gifts, shared profits, and sales that support
the community in some way are all fair game.
20. Be Thoughtful. Create a quick, annual list
describing your year and mail it to faraway relatives
with school photos for refrigerators.
21. Toys For The Win. Watch for toy baskets at local
businesses you frequent. Have your child pick out a toy
they once enjoyed receiving to contribute. Or choose
one yourself.
22. Create Good Karma. Pay for a cup of coffee or
cocoa for the next person at the local coffee shop or
drive-up window and make someone’s day.
23. Spread Cheer. All season long, encourage your
children to slow down, smile at others as they go by,
and wish them, “Happy Holidays,” once they make eye
contact.
24. Hide a Surprise. Put a cookie plate or box of
chocolates in the mailbox for your delivery person. Put
the flag up or post a sticky note on the box to let them
know it’s in there.
25. Consider Ongoing Giving. Together, come up with
ways your family can give year-round. Charities are
often flooded with donations around the holidays but
could use more support during the rest of the year.
Spring and early summer are common dry periods for
food banks.
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